Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01789 7662216
General information (Fax)
:
01789 7662216
Website
:
www.romanalcester.org
Online catalogue of the Alcester archaeological collections
:
www.romanalcestercatalogue.org
Open
Thursdays 10am to 4pm
Fridays 10am to 4pm
Saturdays 10am to 4pm
Sundays 2pm to 5pm
Closed
Closed over Christmas - re-opening on 7th January 2005
Admission charges
FREE
Description
Established around AD 47, the town of Alcester grew up around a fort located on the Roman road of Icknield Street, which stretched hundreds of miles from the North East to the South West of England. Thanks in part to being on the salt route from nearby Droitwich, Alcester developed into a town of bustling streets, temples and workshops. Roman Alcester looks at Alcester's archaeological heritage. Investigations into the archaeology of Alcester began with local businessman B.W. Davis in the 1920's. Recent excavations have revealed much about the area of the Roman town which would have been outside the boundary wall built in the 3rd century AD.
Collections description
Designed specifically to evoke everyday life in Roman Alcester, the museum displays many of artefacts discovered in the town. As well these items, there is an interactive area where visitors can handle and sort the archaeological evidence. In order to give some idea of how these extraordinary artefacts ended up on display, an archaeological dig has been recreated, while an audio commentary from Roman Alcester's market place brings the age back to life.
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
General Education
Education facilities available
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
